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Yellow Horned
Achlya flavicornis
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1659 / 65.016

Morley's Final Catalogue: Occasionally taken in Suffolk. This species' apparent rarity may be in part owing to its early debut.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common in the Sandlings and Breck areas with scattered records elsewhere.

Life history: Single brooded.

Identification: Early flight season and obvious yellow antennae are distinctive.

Habitats: Woodland, heathland, gardens.

Recorded in 28 (48%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1936.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
21/03/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
20/03/2024225TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
20/03/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
18/03/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
15/03/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
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Forewing: 17-20mm.
Flight: One generation. Feb-April.
Foodplant:   Silver and Downy Birch
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Further info: Achlya flavicornis
 
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